Doc Martin Christmas Special 2022 – The Final Festive Episode

The Doc Martin Christmas Special of 2022 marked the end of the long‑running ITV series, giving fans one last festive visit to Portwenn. As the final chapter in the show’s history, the Christmas episode delivered cosy humour, familiar faces and a warm farewell to one of Britain’s most beloved TV dramas.

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⭐ A Festive Farewell

The 2022 Christmas special served as a concluding epilogue to the final season, wrapping up storylines while adding a seasonal twist. Portwenn’s holiday traditions, village mishaps and heartfelt moments created a gentle, nostalgic send‑off for Martin and the community.

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⭐ Returning Cast

The final festive episode brought back the core ensemble fans had followed for years, offering one last chance to enjoy their interactions, quirks and Christmas chaos.

⭐ Where to Watch

The 2022 Doc Martin Christmas special originally aired on ITV and is available to stream on ITVX, making it easy to revisit during the festive season.

⭐ Why It Still Matters

The final chapter of a long‑running favourite
Cosy Cornish setting perfect for festive viewing
Light, family‑friendly humour
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⭐ Final Thoughts

The Doc Martin Christmas Special (2022) remains a warm, comforting festive watch — and a fitting farewell to the beloved series. Its gentle humour and seasonal charm make it an ideal addition to any December viewing list.

Martin Clunes said: “I have loved going to Cornwall to make Doc Martin over the last 18 years, and I have looked forward to returning to this beautiful county this year for the tenth and final series. The people of Cornwall, and Port Isaac in particular, have always been so helpful to us when we are making the series. We have some great story lines for the new series, and for the Christmas special, whih I hope Doc Martin fans will love. I shall miss Cornwall, and all the lovely people we have worked with. But it is the right time to say farewell to the Doc, and Portwenn.”

ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill commented:

“If this really has to be the final series of Doc Martin, we thought we’d also commission a Christmas special! It’ll be sad to see the series come to an end after entertaining audiences on ITV for the last 18 years, but we’ll make sure the finale is memorable and befitting such a success story. Our thanks to Martin Clunes ,Philippa Braithwaite and the amazing cast and crew for creating such a special series.”